Real Estate
Milwaukee Redesigning City’s Only Riverfront Boat Launch
Proposal would improve public access for boats and non-boaters alike.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Break Ground on Deer District Apartments
Vacant city block will soon feature affordable housing.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See Designs for New Courthouse
County close to final conceptual plans for $490 million courthouse project.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Port Washington Passes Referendum On Data Center Deals
Requires voter approval for development incentives of $10 million or more.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rockwell Automation Plans Mega Factory in New Berlin
Milwaukee company will build 1-million-square-foot 'factory of the future.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill
The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Could Milwaukee Finance A Convention Headquarters Hotel?
And has the Wisconsin Center District had a plan all along?
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Subsidies Proposed For Two Affordable Housing Developments
Proposals include former hospital, land owned by sausage company.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Amazingly High Cost of Housing
Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts
State of the City address spotlights housing.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Objection, Milwaukee Approves Laser Scanning Requirement
Demolishing a historic building will now require an additional step.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City of Milwaukee, Common Ground File Lawsuits, Launch Campaign Against Out-of-State Landlord
Highgrove Holdings owns more than 200 properties in city.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Beleagured Housing Authority Picks New Leader
'Restoring reliable financial management is nonnegotiable,' says new director.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
County Selling Downtown Property
County selling medical examiner's building for redevelopment.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Can Milwaukee Rescue Its Failed Deconstruction Program?
City staff promise a narrowed focus as funding and political patience run low.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
One of City’s Oldest Homes Will Be Razed, Not Relocated
New apartment building will replace home once planned for relocation.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Cash In If Subsidized Housing Deals Overperform
New claw-back rules tie future profits to public subsidies.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Microsoft Ends Secrecy Deals With Local Governments on Data Centers
Move follows growing backlash in Wisconsin and elsewhere over nondisclosure agreements on major projects.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public
At least not for several years.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Communities Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Secrecy
Town of Beloit is fifth Wisconsin community to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
